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Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip, offering faster performance and up to 18 hours of battery life. The laptop features a 12MP Center Stage camera, advanced macOS Sequoia, and new Apple Intelligence tools, priced lower than its predecessor. It is available in 13-inch and 15-inch models with a starting price of Rs 99,900.

Blinkit is offering the 128GB variant of the Apple iPhone 16 at Rs 70,900, which is cheaper than prices on Amazon and Flipkart. The iPhone 16 boasts a 6.1-inch OLED display and a 48MP Fusion camera. Blinkit has also expanded its service to deliver Apple accessories, like MacBook Air and Apple Watch, in 11 cities.

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek urged European regulators to penalize Apple for allegedly bypassing the EU's Digital Markets Act. He accused Apple of delaying compliance to hinder competition. The issue concerns Apple's restrictions on alternative app stores. Potential fines could reach 10% of Apple's global revenue. This follows an earlier €1.8 billion fine against Apple.

Apple introduces the iPhone 16e as the most significant update to its affordable line, replacing the iPhone SE 3. The new model features a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip, a 48-megapixel rear camera, and starts at Rs 59,900 with pre-orders beginning February 21.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has made headlines with its R1 model, causing significant interest. The company claims to have developed an efficient, low-cost AI rivaling leading models, prompting investors to question US tech giants' spending. However, DeepSeek's transparency, self-censorship, and China-only registration restrictions have surfaced as key challenges.

Mark Zuckerberg criticized Apple on Joe Rogan's podcast, claiming the company is no longer innovative and is profiting solely from the iPhone's success. He argued Apple overcharges developers and restricts compatibility for competitors. He also disparaged Apple's VR headset, suggesting Meta offers better alternatives, and accused Apple of stifling competition through security excuses.

Apple is likely to launch a ‘cheaper’ iPhone. It is expected to be the successor to the iPhone SE. This iPhone is expected to sport a 4.7-inch LCD display. The small-screen iPhone may be powered by the new A13 chip which will debut with the 2019 lineup of iPhones. Other details about this rumoured iPhone remains sketchy.

A fresh report has surfaced online suggesting that Apple might return to the low-cost phone market after a gap of four years.

This was even seen in case of 2019 iPhones where the company introduced a new Midnight Green. Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, after the iPhones were launched, predicted string demand for this colour for the iPhone 11 Pro models.

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Post the revision, the base variant is listed at Rs 54,900. As for the other storage variants of 128GB and 256GB, Apple has officially reduced the price to Rs 59,900 and Rs 69,900 making them cheaper by Rs 13,700 and Rs 14,200.

The iPhone 12 Pro range, at least in India, starts at Rs 1.19 lakh whereas the iPhone 12 (not the mini) is close to Rs 80,000. Apple has to pay customs and taxes in India which does make the iPhone expensive than most other countries. Buying an iPhone from other countries — if possible — has always been a cheaper option.

Move over jewellery, gold coins, sweets and dry fruits. The pre-Diwali season has been taken over by smartphones in Kolkata. Riding high on the iPhone 6 launch in the city on Friday, cellphone sellers are finding it difficult to meet the demand.

As Apple gears up to launch its latest flagship mobile phones in India, prices of the existing iPhones, including the entry 6 and 6S phones, have been slashed.

Apple's iPhone 15 will cost much more in India than in the US and Dubai, despite the company manufacturing them in the country. With the company going aggressive in India on iPhone production, buyers had expected prices in the domestic market to come down, but that has not happened.